About

Galatea Kontos is an artist and educator based in Greater Chicagoland. She holds an MFA in Metalsmithing and Jewelry Design from Indiana University and a BA in Art History from Boston University.

Galatea loves jewelry: making it, teaching it, wearing it, and collecting it. Currently, she collaborates with Maria Lendsey on TeaMaria Studios, focusing on sleek, vibrant designs using powder-coated steel and silver.